Star Jalsha (Bengali: স্টার জলসা), is a Bengali General Entertainment channel[1] by STAR TV and Fox International Channels networks.The channel, launched on September 8, 2008 offers an array of programs in different genres with its brand philosophy being "Cholo Paltai" (Lets change).

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Star Jalsha-The NO.1 BENGALI GEC was launched with its tagline "Cholo Paltai" (Lets Change) and it telecasted shows with fresh storylines, talented actors and soulful music. A music video (Cholo Paltai... aaj jalsha shuru notun bangalir) composed by Pritam was used to launch the channel which was a first for any Bengali channel. The initial line up of shows during the inaugural month were a mix of soap operas, romantic shows, chat shows, mythological shows, suspense thrillers and latest Tollywood movies. The channel was launched with grandeur. Veteran actor Victor Banerjee made his Bengali television debut with the serial Bandhan. Leading Bengali film production company Shree Venkatesh Films, for the first time, produced shows for the channel. Star Jalsha had the privilege of having National Award Winning film director Rituparno Ghosh to host a celebrity chat show called Ghosh and Company. The channel since its launch has produced some of the best television serials which gave a new meaning to Bengali entertainment.Some of its most popular shows include the romantic drama Ekhane Aakash Neel,Bojhena Se Bojhena,Tomay Amay Mile, Adwitiya, @Bhalobasha.com, mythological drama Durga, family drama Ogo Bodhu Sundori,Bou Kotha Kao,Ishti Kutum,Bodhuboron,Jol Nupur, musical drama Gaaner Oparey which was made to commemorate the 150 birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore among others; and the super hit mega-serial Maa....Tomay Chara Ghum Ashena. Current playing hit series Bojhena Se Bojhena stars Yash Dasgupta.